Topics: SCARP
What will be the future of Vancouver's Hudson's Bay store?
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
SCARP lecturer Erick Villagomez comments on the fate of the prominent six-storey retail site on the corner of West Georgia and Granville streets in downtown Vancouver.
What Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next
| Announcement
Climate policy experts from UBC weigh in on the shift in global climate action and how one can stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
Opinion: More pipelines won’t make Canada more secure. Renewable energy will
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Dr. Holly Caggiano, an assistant professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning, argues that Canada has an opportunity to take bold climate action in the face of tariff threats.
Vancouver welcomes first tri-mix development
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Maged Senbel, Associate Professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning, spoke about the benefits of flexible living and working environments.
Ken Sim is wrong. We need more supportive housing, not less
The Tyee | | Media coverage
An opinion article referenced research by Dr. Kuni Kamizaki, Assistant Professor in the School of Community and Regional Planning, into social housing buildings in the Downtown Eastside.
10 impacts UBC Applied Science had in 2024
| Announcement
A look back at 10 stories that showcase how UBC Applied Science research and discoveries are transforming lives and tackling global challenges.
UBC report looks at e-bike speed risks
Global News Hour at 6 | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, a professor in civil engineering and planning in the Faculty of Applied Science, is leading research into the speed of e-bikes.
Skyrocketing e-bike use drives speed increase on Metro Vancouver pathways
| Announcement
UBC engineering researchers found that e-bike usage increased fourfold from 2019, and suggest changes to keep shared paths safe and accessible.
The Big Real Estate Q: If We Need More Housing, Why Can't We Just Build It?
Vancouver Magazine | | Media coverage
Patrick Condon, a professor at the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, shared his thoughts on why Vancouver has a housing problem.
Applied Science faculty, students receive inaugural Wall Legacy Awards for sustainability research
| Announcement
Applied Science faculty and graduate students received funding for projects centred around the climate transition, water systems and transportation efficiency.